Part-Time Teacher of English

Sawtry Village Academy are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, inspirational, and enthusiastic Teacher of English on a part-time basis, commencing 1st September 2023.

Due to the Academy’s continued success, an opportunity has arisen to join our successful and incredible English team on a part-time basis (60% or 80% will be considered). Our English department is located within a new, purpose built, state-of-the-art building. Each classroom is fully equipped with interactive touch screen TVs, offering a pleasant and productive working environment conducive to learning, with staff having their own laptops and classroom.

This could be both an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their career development, or an English teacher looking to build their career within an excellent team. As an Academy and department, we are committed to giving our staff the opportunity to develop their skills; we have a proven track record of our teachers and TLR holders being promoted within school and the wider Trust.

We are committed to all students developing a love of English and a desire to achieve the very best they can. The department works collaboratively, sharing ideas, resources and good practice both within the department and between our secondary partner schools across the Meridian Trust.

The Academy supports teachers to access the National Professional Qualifications and we are able to offer this excellent professional development opportunity for those interested.  ECTs also enjoy good quality support through experienced mentors.

Benefits of working for us include:

• a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion;
• a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning, enabling all young people to become well-rounded individuals;
• a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported;
• motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated, professional staff;
• a commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good teachers and partnership working, as part of our Teaching School status and within our family of schools;
• Experienced mentors are available to support ECTs.
• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers 
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry      
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
•  Discounted access to our on site leisure facilities including fully equipped gym

The ideal candidate:

• an outstanding English Teacher;
• able to build effective working relationships with students and staff;
• able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our students, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners;
• willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice;
• able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Meridian Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools.  Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.  If you would like to discuss further details about the role, please contact Mr Simon Parsons, sparsons@sawtryva.org.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 9th June 2023, 8.00 am.

Interview to take place on: Wednesday 13th June 2023.

Please note – the Trust may decide to interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.